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YK55 YHW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 YHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 123,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,291 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 111,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 109,390 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Nearside headlight lens misted

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside headlight lens misted

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,364 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust centre section outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 105,337 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust centre section outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside headlight lens misted

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight lens misted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section outer skin heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,390 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,376 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,728 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ehaust system corroded on rear box outer skin

Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ehaust system corroded on rear box outer skin

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,120 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,097 miles

n/s a o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2 nails a going out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

n/s a o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre 2 nails a going out of shape

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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YK55 YHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK55 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK55 YHW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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